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Cherry Amaranth Almond Smoothie

Amaranth

What’s old is new again and ancient grains are POPULAR!

Botanically, amaranth is a seed, not a true cereal, but has so many nutritional similarities that it is considered a grain.

Historically, amaranth was a native crop in Peru. As an ancient grain, maybe the health benefits are what helped the Incas run up and down and around the Andes. The protein alone makes it a superior grain (triple that of wheat), but it’s also high in fiber, iron plus it’s gluten free. Hello, new favorite!

Culinarily, amaranth is crunchy, even when it’s cooked, there is a ‘bite’ to it. Pop it like popcorn, add it raw to smoothies, salads, soups, granola and muffins, or cook it into a breakfast porridge to serve with fruit and yogurt. To cook amaranth:

Combine amaranth and water, bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. The consistency is similar to a pudding…thick. The grain is delightfully chewy with a bit of crunch. If you don’t like mushy oatmeal, give amaranth a try. But then I might have to change the name of the smoothie.

Why I Like Cherry Amaranth Almond Smoothie

Well, what’s not to like about cherry, chocolate and almonds? Truly, this is a LiveBest recipe that delivers on taste and, oh, so many health benefits. This recipe uses ingredients you may likely have one hand. OK, maybe not amaranth, but haven’t you been curious to try it? If not, use oatmeal.

Cherries not only taste great, they help our heart, blood pressure and brains.

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